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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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